Nick seeks treatment for alcoholism

[slayerpower]

http://www.nickbrendon.com/archives/000008.html

As Nicholas announced at Vulkon's Cleveland Slayercon Sunday, he has chosen to seek treatment for alcoholism.

[BillieHunter]

At least he's willing to admit he has a problem and find help...that takes alot of strength...

[Jacklyn]

Wow...never saw any signs of a problem there, and I can usually pick them out in a heartbeat-I have like, 7, alcoholics in my family-it takes alot of guts and stregnth to really work on this---I'm proud of him. I wish my family members would do this.

I wish him and his wife well.

[Spikesgurl235]

It's great that he decided to go and get help. I never knew he even had a problem. That takes a lot of courage to admit you have a problem. I wish him well!

[ana8]

Never knew he had a problem....But that's great he's ready to fight with it

[Xander]

I cant say anything new that anyone else said. Oh wait maybe I can, he was determined to overcome his speech problem so lets hope he re-applys this determination, even if it is a different problem.

[Jenny]

Wow that takes alot of courage. Best of luck to him for sure.

[Little Tree]

"How... What... How?" When did this happen? Why my nick? How could he be an alchoholic? I don't believe in much any more!

[Spuffy101]

Ohh so thats why he got a bit bigger... beer belly...

[JustAnnie]

I had no idea...But it's great that he's admitting to have a problem, and seeking help. That takes strength!

[Magui]

Posted April 28, 2004

Press Release: Actor Nicholas Brendon Enters Rehab Facility

After yesterdays news that he is seeking treatment for alcoholism, Nick is speaking out to thank his fans, friends, and family for their support.


ACTOR NICHOLAS BRENDON ENTERS REHAB FACILITY

Los Angeles, CA – Actor Nicholas Brendon, best known for portraying Xander on the hit television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, announced today that he has voluntarily entered an alcohol treatment center.

“After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility,” Brendon said. “I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, Tressa, my entire family, my business associates and my friends."

“Over the past eight years I’ve discovered that Buffy fans are the most caring and supportive fans in the world,” Brendon continued. “Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life.”

In addition to his seven seasons on Buffy, Brendon has appeared in the feature film Psycho Beach Party, and most recently starred in the ABC Family Channel movie Celeste in the City.

Brendon has served as the honorary chairperson of the Stuttering Foundation of America's Stuttering Awareness Week for an unprecedented three straight years, from 2001-2003.

Source (http://www.nickbrendon.com./)

[ana8]

Very true..Buffy fans are the most loyal and supporing ones out there. I'm sure he'll be able to lead sober life now...All the best for him:)

[xtrustno1x]

Wow...He obviously seemed to slip under Hollywood media scrutiny for so many of us to be oblivious to the fact that he even had a problem. Does anyone know how long this has been going on? Best of luck to him and his wife. It takes a lot of courage to admit and seek out treatment for alcoholism. I'm sure some of us can relate with our own family members and such.

[Hero]

I'm glad that he was able to realize he had a problem and is seaking help. I had to do a research report on my role model for English class and I did mine on him. I think he's a good example of a role model to everyone and the fact that he has a drinking problem doesn't change my view of him at all. If anything, it makes my view better because he was smart enough to fight his problem before it got out of control. He beat his stuttering problem, I'm sure he can beat this too. Good luck, Nick.

[SpikedBuffy]

not to be too catty, but this is what happens when stupid poeple make decisions and cancel TVs shows!
(Saying that alcoholism was a result of Buffy ending).

The best of luck. It will take a lot of determination, but in the end he will be a better person for it!

[yusu+cream=yum!]

OMG i cant believe that Nick is an alcoholic!! i totally did NOT see this coming. But at least he recognizes that he has a problem and is seeking help for it. it takes a lot of guts to do that. oh well i wish him good luck!

[Emma Caulfield]

Good luck Nick with his alchol problem!! I know he's strong enough to overcome it!

[Magui]

FORMER Buffy star Brendon enters rehab


LOS ANGELES -- Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Nicholas Brendon said yesterday he has voluntarily entered a treatment centre because of an alcohol problem.

For seven seasons, the 33-year-old played Xander Harris, a young man who used his oddball sense of humour to overcome his non-magical handicap as he helped Buffy and her pals battle demons.

From Webindia123.com :

Buffy Star Brendon is fighting alcohol addiction

New York April 30, 2004 11:32:53 AM IST

Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicolas Brendan might have been fighting vampires in reel life, but in real life, he is fighting an alcohol problem. According to E Online, the star who appeared in the movie "Psycho Beach Party" has confessed to voluntarily entering rehab to fight his addiction.

Brendon played the role of Xander Harris on the show, one of the Scooby gang on the vampire-slaying series for seven years, protecting Sunnydale--and the rest of the world--from blood-sucking domination until the show’s conclusion last year.

"After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility. Knowing that my friends and family are behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life," Brendon said in the statement. (ANI)

From Wkkj.com :

Buffy Star Fights Alcohol

Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Nicholas Brendon is the latest Hollywood star to book himself into a Los Angeles rehab clinic to help him overcome his drinking habits.

The 33-year-old actor, who played Xander Harris in the hit TV series, is pleased to have the support of his wife and co-stars of the show as he struggles to quit drinking.

He says, "After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility."

"I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, my entire family, my business associates and my friends."

"Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier, I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life."

From Eonline.com :

"Buffy" Costar Enters Rehab

by Lia Haberman

Apr 29, 2004, 1:30 PM PT

Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon is fighting his own real-life demons.

The thesp, who played goofball Xander Harris, has checked himself into rehab because of an alcohol problem, according to a statement on his official Website.

"After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility," Brendon said in the statement.

"I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, Tressa; my entire family; my business associates; and my friends."

Brendon starred as one of the Scooby gang on the vampire-slaying series for seven years, protecting Sunnydale--and the rest of the world--from blood-sucking domination until the show’s finale last May.

He credited the show’s die-hard fans as a source of strength.

"Over the past eight years I’ve discovered that Buffy fans are the most caring and supportive fans in the world," Brendon added.

"Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life."

The love fest was echoed by fans who posted well wishes on his Website.

"Just wanted to say that I want to wish Nick the best of luck with his rehab stint. It isn’t an easy road, but I’m sure Nick is more than strong enough to pull through it," wrote one Web surfer.

"I second on wishing Nicky B good luck in rehab. I just want him to know I’m there for him too," wrote another.

Brendon’s honesty also earned him kudos from another follower: "It’s damn good of him to be able to say what he did in a public forum. He’s a guy with a lot of courage and I take my hat off to him and his family and friends!"

In addition to Buffy, Brendon starred in the 2000 spoof Psycho Beach Party and the recent ABC Family channel movie Celeste in the City.

From Heraldtribune.com :

’Buffy’ actor Nicholas Brendon enters alcohol rehabilitation

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES -- Former "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Nicholas Brendon said Thursday he has voluntarily entered an unspecified treatment center due to an alcohol problem.

"After realizing that I had a disease that was taking control of my life, I decided that the best way for me to regain my health was to enter a treatment facility," Brendon said. "I’m grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from my wife, Tressa; my entire family, my business associates and my friends."

For seven seasons, the 33-year-old played Xander Harris, a young man who used his oddball sense of humor to overcome his non-magical disadvantage as he helped Buffy and her pals stop demons and other assorted scary things from taking over the fictional town of Sunnydale.

Brendon said he is grateful for the cult-fan following of the show, which ended its run last year.

"Knowing that they will be behind me, rooting for me as I go through this process, makes everything that much easier. I’m looking forward to leading a happy, sober life," Brendon said.

In addition to "Buffy," Brendon has appeared in the comedy "Psycho Beach Party" and the recent ABC Family Channel movie, "Celeste in the City."

Source (http://buffy.nu)

[Emma Caulfield]

Thinking of it now I've seen quite a few pictures a Nick looking quite Drunk...! Good luck to him! xD

[ana8]

Speaking of Nicholas, he's healthy and doing well, and sends his thanks to you all for the kind words you've sent along.






SOURCE (http://www.nickbrendon.com/)

[Chasity]

It is sad, but it is also sad to say that alcoholism is very prominant in our society.

Thankfully there are those that can admit that they have a problem and seek the proper help to work through it. He is very blessed to have the foundation that he has at home and in his career as well as the determination in his own heart.

[Fat Elvis 007]

I'm glad that Nick had the courage to admit the problem himself instead of letting us have to read about his drinking problem in the National Inquirer. Nick seems very determined to beat his addiction. Way to often the press makes a big scandal about problems like these and can actually make it worse, but Nick's fans are very supportive of him and are helping him through this process.

[Xin Rong]

Awwww i hope hes ok and can get over it because i'd hate for him to go further down the path of alcholhism because that never ends well, obviously